105612-58-6 | 5,12-Naphthacenedione, 6,11-dihydroxy-8-(hydroxyacetyl)-1-methoxy-

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Description

• Catalog Number: AD44774
• Chemical Name: 5,12-Naphthacenedione, 6,11-dihydroxy-8-(hydroxyacetyl)-1-methoxy-
• CAS Number: 105612-58-6
• Molecular Formula: C21H14O7
• Molecular Weight: 378.3317
• MDL Number: MFCD30258409
• SMILES: OCC(=O)c1ccc2c(c1)c(O)c1c(c2O)C(=O)c2c(C1=O)cccc2OC

Upstream Synthesis Route

5,12-Naphthacenedione, 6,11-dihydroxy-8-(hydroxyacetyl)-1-methoxy- is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis due to its unique properties and reactivity. This compound serves as a key intermediate in the production of various pharmaceuticals, particularly anticancer agents and antibiotics. Its hydroxy and acetyl functional groups make it a valuable building block for the synthesis of complex molecules with specific biological activities. Furthermore, the methoxy moiety enhances its solubility and allows for facile manipulation in synthetic routes. In organic synthesis, this compound can undergo various chemical transformations such as acetylation, oxidation, and substitution reactions to introduce different functional groups and modify its biological properties. With its strategic placement of functional groups and aromatic structure, 5,12-Naphthacenedione, 6,11-dihydroxy-8-(hydroxyacetyl)-1-methoxy- is an indispensable tool for chemists in the design and construction of novel bioactive molecules.